Sydney based duo Cat & Calmell introduced themselves to the world in the middle of a global pandemic, and immediately their music resonated with a coming-of-age audience who related to their youthful experiences and honest lyricism. But while they enjoyed a quick incline in success, they weren’t able to tour and physically see their fans…
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INTERVIEW: mxmtoon
With the release of her sophomore album ‘rising’, mxmtoon is walking into adulthood as she says goodbye to her coming of age era. This record is her way of re-introducing herself to listeners after two years of not being able to tour, and being able to take time to really think about what she wants…
INTERVIEW: Eliza & The Delusionals
Eliza & The Delusionals have always made music as a form of escapism, and there was no better time to immerse themselves within that sentiment than the past two years. With daydreaming being the only thing that was getting most of us through lockdown, they emphasised those feelings through the creation of their highly anticipated…
SINGLE REVIEW: Rina Sawayama – This Hell
Rina Sawayama is no stranger to crossing genres and pulling out references intended to surprise, confuse, and wow listeners. Following the critical acclaim of her 2020 debut album ‘SAWAYAMA’, and her recent Europe and North America tour, the Japanese-British singer-songwriter has announced the release of her sophomore album ‘Hold The Girl’ for September 2. Lead…
SINGLE REVIEW: bbno$ – Piccolo
bbno$ has had many viral hits, but that’s not his only identity. The Canadian-Armenian rapper, singer and songwriter has cultivated this global fanbase who have immediately connected to his satirical approach to music and real life. Everything comes from a real place, but he’s just putting his unique spin to it and having you smile and…
SINGLE REVIEW: Spacey Jane – Hardlight
Spacey Jane are undoubtedly one of Australia’s biggest bands, and on June 24 they will be sharing one of the most anticipated albums of the year ‘Here Comes Everybody’, followed by a mammoth Australian tour. With singles like ‘Lots Of Nothing’, ‘Lunchtime’, ‘Sitting Up’ and the stellar ‘It’s Been A Long Day’ leading listeners up…
SINGLE REVIEW: Wafia – In The Honey
Honesty is something that has always shone through Wafia’s music and has connected her with a global audience. But sometime’s speaking your truth instead of singing it is even more vulnerable, and being able to own that sometimes things happen out of your control is easier said than done. Stepping back into the spotlight with…
SINGLE REVIEW: UPSAHL – Monica Lewinsky
UPSAHL is no stranger to making fiery anthems. Her discography is full of them from the TikTok viral ‘Drugs’, right through to the chaotic ‘Lunatic’, and the brutally honest ‘People I Don’t Like’. Following the release of her debut album ‘Lady Jesus’ last year, the Arizona raised singer-songwriter has returned with one of her most…
ALBUM REVIEWS: Florence + The Machine, Mallrat, Sasha Alex Sloan & Sigrid
Florence + The Machine – Dance Fever Ethereally charged, Florence + The Machine’s fifth studio album ‘Dance Fever’ is a continuation of the British singer-songwriter’s honest and bold artistry. Over the course of her musical journey we’ve been accustomed to what a F+TM album sounds like and this record doesn’t move too far away from…
LIVE REVIEW: Dermot Kennedy – Fortitude Music Hall
At the start of 2020 I chatted with Dermot Kennedy about the massive Australian tour he was set to do in late April of that year. Sadly as we would later find out, that wasn’t meant to be. With the world facing a global pandemic, touring was put on pause and the continuous rescheduling of…
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